Ways of dying

Ways of Dying is a 1995 novel by South African novelist and playwright Zakes Mda. The text follows the wanderings and creative endeavors of Toloki, a self-employed professional mourner, as he traverses an unnamed South African city during the nation's transitional period.

First sentence: 'There are many ways of dying!'

Year

1995

Language

English

Publisher

Tandem Library

Editions

4

Reader rating

3.7 / 5 (7)

ISBN

9781417707140

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